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St. Joseph's Health · 2 weeks ago

Certified Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular Operating Room

Syracuse, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$25/hr - $35.70/hr

St. Joseph's Health (SJH) is a leader in cardiac care, performing over 1000 open heart procedures annually. They are seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to provide technical and clinical support to the perioperative team during various surgical procedures, ensuring the needs of the surgical team and patients are met.

Health CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPrimary and Urgent Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provides technical and clinical support to the perioperative team during a variety of surgical procedures

Performs duties as the primary scrub person by handling instrumentation, supplies and equipment

Anticipates the surgeon and procedural needs

Performs activities that support the surgeon and enhance the care delivered by the perioperative team

Performs sterilization and disinfection procedures according to policy and procedure

Supports the patient care activities of the perioperative care team

Adheres to safety standards within the service

Responsible for maintenance of supplies, instrumentation and equipment in a safe and cost effective manner

Utilizes Material Safety Data Sheets within service

Maintains patient confidentiality as it relates to patients, staff and visitors

Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement

Effectively educates the patient/family in specialty area

Participates in orienting and precepting other Surgical Technologists

Participates in staff and employee meetings

Utilizes plan, do, check and act methodology

Identifies areas needing improvement

Participates in Planning and Implementing Change

Demonstrates awareness of the role in customer service

Demonstrates cost effectiveness

Abides by the Established Personnel Policies Related to: Risk Management, Infection Control, Fire/Safety

Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of the National Patient Safety Goals

Qualification

Surgical TechnologyBLS/CPR certificationLicensed Practical NursingManual dexterityEffective communication

Required

Graduate of an approved medically based and/or certificate program in Surgical Technology or

Graduate of an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nursing and current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York working under the direction and supervision of providers and registered nurses in the procedural setting

Current BLS/CPR certification

Demonstrates manual dexterity and ability to handle equipment and instruments

Ability to work effectively in task-oriented situations

Must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting maximum of 50 pounds

Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach

Company

St. Joseph's Health

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St. Joseph’s Health, a member of Trinity Health, is non-profit health care system based in Syracuse, NY. St.

Founded in 1869

Syracuse, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.sjhsyr.org

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